Killing Of Five Persons At Asiyaw Dobro: Police Grab A Sand Winning Contractor Samuel Atsu Forson Alias Alornyo

Samuel Atsu Forson,popularly known as Alornyo who claims to work for National Security at Blue Gate was arrested and currently detained in the police remand cell for allegedly shooting and killing five people at a sand Winning land site winning site in Asiyaw Dobro in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri of the Eastern Region.

According to information available to Soireenews. com, the accused person Atsu Forson who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Summer Tide Sand Winning Company would be charged before court.

The was a viral publication which claimed that a  shooting incident at an illegal sand winning site in Asiyaw Dobro in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri of the Eastern Region, has claimed the lives of at least five people.

The incident occurred during a meeting aimed at halting the destructive sand mining activities that have severely affected local farmlands and crops.

Community Protests Illegal Sand Winning

Farmers and residents had been protesting the impact of illegal sand winning on their livelihoods.

The community had grown frustrated with the destruction of their farmlands, which had affected crops like pawpaw, cassava, and maize.

The boundary chief of the Adonteng division, along with his subjects, visited the site to intervene after hearing the concerns of the affected farmers.

Armed Attack

However, upon their arrival, a group of armed men allegedly acting on orders by the sand-winning contractors Togbe Agar Sermaglo and Samuel Atsu Forson Alanyo to opened fire on the visitors, resulting in a chaotic scene and the deaths of at least five individuals.

Investigation Underway

The Nsawam police have launched an investigation into the incident and have declined to comment further until their inquiries are complete.

The police are working to identify other perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Community Demands Action

The incident has highlighted the need for urgent action to address the issue of illegal sand winning and its impact on local communities.

 The community is demanding that authorities take concrete steps to prevent further incidents and protect their livelihoods.

They claim that the contractors threatened their lives with the help of national security operatives, leaving them feeling vulnerable and intimidated.

Impact on Farmers

The farmers stressed that their livelihoods depend on the land and that the eviction will leave them without a source of income, adding that the sand-winning contractors should have at least compensated them, but they declined.

 They claim that the destruction of their crops will not only affect their income but also lead to food shortages in the community.

“We are worried about our future and the future of our children,” said one of the affected farmers. “We need the government and security agencies to intervene and protect our rights.”

Call for Intervention

The farmers and residents of Asiaw are calling for swift action to address the situation, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention from local authorities, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and President John Dramani Mahama to resolve the issue and prevent further escalation.

“We urge the government and security agencies to intervene and protect our rights,” said another farmer. “We want a peaceful resolution to this dispute, and we hope that our concerns will be heard.”

The issue highlights the complexities surrounding land use and sand-winning activities in the community, with potential implications for food security, livelihoods, and community stability. 

The situation requires urgent attention from relevant authorities to prevent further escalation and ensure a peaceful resolution.